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Minutes of a .Regular...meeting àf the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estee Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in
said Town of Estee Park on the .
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at regular meeting hour.
H.Bernerd Dannels
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Present:Mayor Trustees:
H.B.Dannels’Robert L.Dekker,
Mayor ProTem
Susan L.Doylen,
Stephen W.Gillette,
William J.Marshall,
Also Present:Gary F.Kiaphake,Michael E.Miller,
Town Administrator J.Donald Pauley
Gregory A.White,
Town Attorney
Vickie O’Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent:None
Mayor Dannels opened the meeting at 7:31 P.M.
PUBLIC INPUT.
Al Sager,911 S.St.Vram,complimented those responsible for
mailing a flyer urging defeat of the Storer Ranch Rezoning Question
on the upcoming April 2,1996 election.Mr.Sager questioned what
potential liability exists for the Town should the ballot question
pass and the property owners file suit.Staff responded that the
Town would be forced to defend the election results,with Town
Attorney fees being paid by Town funds.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board minutes dated February 27,1996.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Community Development,March 7,1996.
B.Firemen’s Pension Fund,March 6,1996 (acknowledgement
only).
4.Presentation of Ordinance for the Adoption of the 1996
National Electric Code,public hearing scheduled April 9,
1996.
It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Marshall)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
Mayor Dannels announced that certain Agenda Items would be re
arranged from the official Agenda.
1.Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District #95-1:
A.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.Attorney White
explained that the hearing would be continued to April 9,
1996 due to an error in the Larimer County Assessor’s
records.The error,therefore,caused an inaccurate
assessment roll which must be corrected;and notice to
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each affected property owner and republication in the
local newspaper must be processed.Attorney White urged
affected property owners to hold their comments until
April 9 meeting;however anyone was given the opportunity
to speak at this time.There were no persons offering
testimony at this time.Thus,it was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Pauley)the public hearing be continued to April
9,1996,and it passed unanimously.Administrator
Kiaphake reported that the Public Works Dept.has
received a pending bid which will be held in abeyance.
2.A.1996 Downtown Parking Management Program -
Presentation/Adoption.Mayor Dannels opened the public
hearing.Trustee Pauley reported that last Fall,a series of
workshops were held where those interested were invited to
offer their ideas for solutions to the parking problem.EPURA
Commissioner Randy Martin and EPURA Executive Director
Anderson attended the meetings and took notes—-all suggestions
were compiled and prioritized,and the Parking Management Plan
for 1996 is now being submitted for approval.The Plan was
presented to the Public Safety Committee February 15,1996,
and,pursuant to that meeting,staff amended the report as
follows:(1)deleted the West Riverside Park area and added
Virginia Drive (east and west side in front of the Courtyard
Shops)to the Timed Parking 3-Hour Limit section,(2)added
the Brownfield Lot to the 3-Hour Limit Parking Lot section,
and (3)deleted the “north side of Park Lane”from Virginia
Drive and added West Riverside Drive (West Riverside Park
area,including small lot)to the Untimed Space Section.The
Public Safety Committee recommended approval of the Plan,
including evaluation to be conducted in October,1996.The
Plan will be In force prior to Memorial Day and in effect
until Labor Day.The “Clancy Computer System”will be
utilized to track all vehicles in a lot by license number,not
specific location within the lot--there is no “in and out”of
a lot or vehicle movement within a lot to circumvent the timed
parking restriction.The first ticket to a license plate will
be a warning,and license plates with a handicap designation
will be exempt.
Regarding the fine schedule,Trustee Pauley suggested that in
lieu of increasing the fines from $10 —$80,they be amended
to read first ticket/$10,second ticket $20,the third ticket
$30 and any ticket thereafter $40.
All data collected through the Clancy System should prove very
useful for various Town Department,particularly for the
Advertising Program.Trustee Pauley recognized Commissioner
Martin and Director Anderson for their efforts on this
project.In addition,Trustee Pauley called attention to the
Report which contained signatures of 41 merchants in support
of the Plan.
Those speaking in favor:Randy Martin,who commented that the
parking problem should be managed,instead of it (the problem)
managing the Town.The Clancy System is a good system,which
includes a warning notice for the first violation.Also,
maps,identifying areas for long-term parking which include a
friendly note,are being prepared to enhance the visitor’s
experience in Estes Park.The town should proceed with Plan
approval as review/public meetings are scheduled in October,
the Plan can be adjusted accordingly.In addition,Estes Park
is one of the few communities with such high visitor counts
that do not have parking regulations,and this Plan may help
promote alternate modes of transportation.John Mutcheler,
business owner,spoke in support of the Plan,adding that the
Plan may not be perfect;however,it contains more merits then
other plans;he would like the improved signage to be
completed,and urged approval.
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Those speaking in opposition:Lee Kemper,El Centro Complex.
If the Plan is adopted,his condominium business will be
eliminated.Mr.Kemper stated another business owner is in a
similar position;Kemper’s complex generates a substantial
amount of sales tax dollars for the Town;and he requested a
five—space exemption which would enable his guests to park in
the lot serving the condominiums.Administrator Kiaphake
commented that there may be a few instances where citizens are
residing in the downtown area,in second story buildings——
staff should review this issue.Additional discussion
followed concerning Kemper’s hours and type of operation.
Trustee Doylen suggested those merchants and residents
affected receive a dashboard exemption.Staff suggested a
placard system,with affected merchants/residents applying to
the Town to ensure authenticity;delineation of parking stalls
would not be required with a placard.Mr.Kemper also noted
that he would like to make arrangements for weekend parking
with a nearby real estate company.Staff will review the Plan
and communicate with Mr.Kemper.
John Baudek,resident,commented that in his past experience,
clients have a tendency of retaining placards.In addition,
he believes the fine schedule should be reduced to $10-$40 on
a trial basis to include a warning.Jan Jackson questioned
whether an alternative plan for employees who work downtown
was reviewed,,possibly to include a parking structure?Staff
responded that the Plan includes 400 untimed parking spaces,
there are no designated spaces for Town employees,in the past
there has not been any motivation to use alternate modes of
transportation,and that private lots must be enforced by
their owner.
There being no further public testimony,Mayor Dannels
declared the public hearing closed.Trustee comments followed
concerning the fine schedule,with staff confirming that the
Municipal Judge can impose fines for greater amounts (up to
$300.00)than the ordinance setsforth to impress the repeat
offender.Trustee Miller stated that the Plan will result in
a shortage of untimed parking spaces,and that by designating
only 1/3 of the spaces for untimed use,it may be perceived
that the Plan discourages anyone from going downtown for more
than 3 hours.Trustee Miller additionally expressed concern
with the three hour parking limit,the fine schedule,and the
Plan may force movement of vehicles,however,it may be a
great detriment for people who do not work downtown.
Trustee Gillette agreed that there is a parking problem
downtown,there is insufficient money for a parking structure
to resolve a short—term problem,the Plan provides for
potential amendment,and moved the 1996 Parking Management
Plan be approved with the reduced fine schedule as defined
above.Mayor ProTem Dekker seconded the motion,and it passed
by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,
Doylen,Gillette,Marshall and Pauley.Those voting “No”
Trustee Miller.
B.1995 Model Traffic Code -Adoption.Captain Filsinger
presented the Code and requested it be adopted as amended
(fine schedule).Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it
was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)Ordinance #4-96 be
adopted,and it passed unanimously.Attorney White clarified
the “warning”notice relative to the first ticket.
C.Authorization to Purchase a Patrol Vehicle.Captain Filsinger
summarized a memorandum dated March 7,1996 for said vehicle
purchase,requesting approval to purchase a Crown Victoria
from-Burt Chevrolet for $17,093.40.Due to the limited number
of these vehicles,if it is not available at time of order,
staff requests authorization to purchase a Jeep Cherokee for
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$18,343.00.A tçtal of $20,000 was budgeted in 1996 for this
purchase.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Dekker)staff
be authorized to purchase the Crown Victoria for $17,093.40,
with the Jeep Cherokee as an alternate,and it passed
unanimously.
—3.Approval of Standard Horse Show Agreements.It was moved and
seconded (Doylen/Pauley)the Rocky Mountain Miniature Horse
Club Agreement for June 19-23,1996,and Colorado Arabian
Horse Club Agreement for July 2-6,1996 be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
4.nended Plat of a Portion of Lot 46.Grand Estates
Subdivision,Don McEndaffer.Mayor Dannels opened the public
hearing.Administrator Klaphake reported that the Applicant
is requesting a lot split.A neighborhood map was presented
which identified lot sizes in the neighborhood.The Applicant
has met all Commission conditions.Applicant’s Representative
Paul Kochevar reviewed the proposal,stating that the
Commission had only one adverse comment,and it related to
concerns with the lot size (Commissioner Pohl——the proposal
did not meet the test for lot size).The Applicant has met
with all of the adjacent owners and assured them he would
only install underground power lines,and this statement has
been added to the plat.All utilities are on site,the
proposal has twice been reviewed by the Planning Commission,
and it blends well with the neighborhood.As no one spoke in
opposition,Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded (Pauley/Marshall)the Amended Plat
of a Portion of Lot 46,Grand Estates Subdivision be approved.
Trustee Miller disagreed with the “findings”based upon the
exception not being necessary for the preservation and the
enjoyment of a substantial property right Of the petitioner.
This proposal is not a preservation,it is an increase.
Trustee Doylen responded on the criteria on which such a
proposal is based,and that the subdivision contains 24 lots
less than an acre in size,and 15 are greater than an acre——
this proposal is not inconsistent in the neighborhood.
Trustee Marshall noted that this proposal conforms to the
neighborhood.Trustee Miller reiterated his objections.The
motion passed by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”
Trustees Dekker,Doylen,Gillette,Marshall,and Pauley.
Those voting “No”Trustee Miller.
B.Amended Plat of Lots 2 and 3,Prospect Village Subdivision
(Estes Park Brewery).Ed and Gisela Grueff/Applicants.It was
moved and seconded (Dekker/Doylen)the Amended Plat be
continued to March 26,1996,and it passed unanimously.
C.Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4,Mountain Technological Center,
John Elley/Applicant.It was moved and seconded
(Dekker/Doylen)the Amended Plat be continued to March 26,
1996,and it passed unanimously.
D.Special Review #96-2.lot 2,Mummy Lane Subdivision,Johanna
Gengler/Applicant.It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Doylen)
Special Review #96-2 be continued to March 26,1996,and it
passed unanimously.-
5.Resolution #7-96 -1996 Budget Amendment for the Firemen’s
Pension Fund.Mayor Dannels and Mayor ProTein Dekker declared
a conflict of interest and vacated the room.Trustee Gillette
chaired meeting.Administrator Klaphake reviewed the minutes
of the Firemen’s Pension Board where it was decided to
increase the Firemen’s Pension Plan to $225.00/month,
effective July 1,1996.The Pension Board is seeking the Town
Board’s concurrence due to the affect to the 1996 Budget.
Attorney White read the Resolution,and it was moved and
seconded (Doylen/Marshall)Resolution #7-96 be approved,and
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it passed-unanimously.-
6.Town Administrator’s Report.Administrator Icaphake reviewed
the report for first quarter sales tax revenues.Receipts are
below budget projections ($82,000)and spending I or certain
large items has been temporarily postponed.
There being no further business,Trustee Gillette adjourned the
meeting at 9:00 P.M.
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